Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Environmental Engineering Partner in Moscow, ID
Alta Science & Engineering has built a reputation over 35 years as a leader in environmental and engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest. Our team of over 60 professionals combines technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability, delivering innovative projects for government and private clients. We specialize in remediation, civil engineering, and data management, prioritizing client needs while maintaining environmental stewardship. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration, ensuring projects meet rigorous technical standards and community needs. With offices in Idaho, Washington, and Nevada, we address complex challenges from abandoned mine lands to water resource management.Our work spans Superfund sites, infrastructure development, and ecosystem restoration, reflecting decades of experience in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. We maintain high expectations for quality, driven by a belief that purposeful work creates lasting environmental and social impact. This philosophy guides our approach to every project, from initial assessment through construction oversight. Our track record includes managing multi-million-dollar contracts and pioneering solutions for contaminated sites, demonstrating our technical depth and operational reliability. As a certified HUBZone business, we combine local knowledge with national expertise to serve diverse clients across the Western United States.
Services
Brownfields Assessment
Remediation Engineering
Civil Engineering
Water Resources Management
Environmental Services
Data Management
Site Characterization
Ecosystems Engineering
Construction Oversight
GIS Services
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in environmental engineering and remediation projects.
- Our team includes licensed engineers, hydrogeologists, and certified ecologists across five states.
- We maintain 85% government contract success through rigorous regulatory compliance expertise.
- Our employee-owned structure ensures accountability and long-term project commitment.
- We combine technical innovation with community-focused solutions for complex environmental challenges.
Associations and certifications
- SBA HUBZone
Services
Brownfields Assessment
Our Brownfields services identify and revitalize contaminated properties through EPA grant management and state program support. We conduct comprehensive site assessments, risk evaluations, and remediation planning while engaging communities in sustainable redevelopment strategies. Our team specializes in transforming environmentally challenged sites into productive community assets through collaborative approaches.
Remediation Engineering
We develop customized solutions for environmental challenges including mine waste remediation and hazardous waste management. Our approach combines technical expertise with regulatory compliance to deliver sustainable cleanup solutions that protect environmental health while meeting client objectives across diverse project sites.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering services address complex infrastructure projects including stormwater systems and roadway development. We integrate environmental protection with practical design solutions, managing projects from planning through construction oversight to ensure safety and regulatory compliance at contaminated sites.
Water Resources
We provide comprehensive water resource management including groundwater characterization and watershed planning. Our expertise addresses surface and subsurface water challenges through scientific analysis and engineering solutions that ensure sustainable water supply and ecosystem protection.
Data Management
Our data management services include geospatial analysis and environmental database solutions. We combine advanced technology with technical expertise to deliver accurate mapping, resource planning, and data visualization tools that support informed decision-making for complex environmental projects.
People
Derek Forseth
Chief Executive Officer/Principal Engineer
30-year engineering veteran with PE licenses in seven states. Leads technical operations and project management for civil/environmental projects across government sectors while overseeing construction engineering support.
Jon Munkers
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
25-year environmental science and finance expert. Manages operations while directing environmental projects across the Pacific Northwest with focus on Brownfields programs and hazardous waste site investigations.
Susan Spalinger
Vice President/Principal Scientist
25-year environmental project leader with expertise in CERCLA sites and risk assessment. Managed multi-million-dollar cleanup programs at Superfund sites while directing technical personnel across multiple office locations.
Robin Nimmer
Water Resources Division Lead
20-year hydrogeology specialist with expertise in groundwater-surface water interactions. Conducts aquifer characterization and contaminant transport analysis while leading water resource projects across complex geological environments.
Tarita Harju
Ecosystems Division Lead
Certified ecologist with two decades of experience in habitat restoration and ecological impact assessment. Leads multidisciplinary teams on wetland restoration and species conservation projects across the Western United States.
Questions
What environmental services does Alta specialize in?
We specialize in Brownfields remediation, civil engineering, water resource management, and GIS data analysis across the Pacific Northwest.
Do you handle government environmental projects?
Yes, 85% of our work involves federal, state, and tribal government contracts including EPA and US Forest Service collaborations.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from offices in Idaho, Washington, and Nevada, serving projects throughout the Western United States including Alaska and California.
Are you a certified minority/woman-owned business?
We are a certified SBA HUBZone employee-owned business with primary operations in economically distressed areas.
What engineering licenses do your staff hold?
Our engineers hold Professional Engineer licenses in seven western states including Idaho, Washington, and Nevada.
